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Factory CEO Accuses Board Advisor of Spying for Competitor Cognition
Factory AI CEO Matan Grinberg publicly accused former board advisor Chris Degnan of sharing confidential insights with rival Cognition before taking a CRO role.
Venture Capital Pours $700M into Preventative Health and Body Scanners
Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s Neko Health secures $700 million as venture capitalists aggressively back the emerging preventative body-scanning sector.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Exhibition Deadline Approaches for Startups
Startups have until October 2 to secure exhibition space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, presenting a major opportunity to connect with over 10,000 industry leaders.
Venture Capitalist Creates Interactive AI Avatar to Discuss Fraud, Raising Mixed Feelings on Digital Clones
A tech commentator creates an interactive digital avatar trained on venture fraud, reflecting on the complex implications of deploying personal AI clones.
Mark Wahlberg To Discuss Investing And Business Building At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Actor and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg is set to take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 alongside Bruce K. Lee to focus on his ventures in investing, healthcare, and wellness.
British AI Neocloud Nscale Secures $3.36B in Convertible Financing Ahead of US IPO
British AI neocloud provider Nscale has secured $3.36 billion in convertible financing from investors including Third Point and Nvidia to fund its massive data center buildout.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Offers Discounted $75 Expo+ Passes for Laid-Off Tech Professionals
TechCrunch is offering discounted $75 Expo+ passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 for the first 100 qualifying individuals affected by recent tech industry layoffs.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Ticket Deadline: Final Hours to Secure Up to $200 in Savings
Investors and startup founders have just 24 hours left to secure up to $200 in savings on passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, marking the final call for early registration.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Ticket Deadline Nears as Startup Momentum Takes Center Stage
Time is running out to secure discounted passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, with organizers emphasizing startup momentum and long-term trajectory as key reasons to attend.
Lightspeed Targets $250M for New India Fund with Early-Stage AI Focus
Venture capital firm Lightspeed is targeting $250 million for a new India fund, aligning its regional fundraising cycle globally and prioritizing early-stage AI investments.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Announces Co-Founder Ticket Promotion Ahead of October Event
TechCrunch has launched a special 50% discount on second passes for Disrupt 2026, encouraging co-founders, partners, and colleagues to attend together before the October 13 start.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Boston Event Connects Founders with Top VCs
The TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is scheduled for November 4 in Boston, bringing together early and growth-stage founders with leading venture capitalists and veteran entrepreneurs.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Unveils New Wave of Venture Capital Judges for Startup Battlefield 200
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 has announced its upcoming panel of venture capital judges for the Startup Battlefield 200 pitch competition, with registration ending soon.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Ticket Discount Nears Final Deadline With Practical Insights Focus
Time is running out for entrepreneurs and investors to save up to $200 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes before the September 25 deadline, featuring actionable answers.
Bessemer Secures $5.75B War Chest to Bankroll Booming AI-Native Startups
Venture capital giant Bessemer has raised a massive $5.75 billion new fund dedicated primarily to artificial intelligence, highlighting record growth rates.
Index Ventures’ Shardul Shah on Cybersecurity Investment Trends in the Age of AI
Index Ventures partner Shardul Shah discusses the surge in cybersecurity startup valuations and venture capital funding amid rising AI safety and rogue agent concerns.
StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Decoding the New Rules of AI-Driven Venture Capital
StrictlyVC is heading to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to analyze how artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of startup funding, dealmaking, and capital allocation.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Final Days for Executive Pass Discounts and Networking
Investors and entrepreneurs have only three days left to secure discount passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, offering access to over 10,000 global tech leaders.
TechCrunch Unveils Boston Founder Summit Agenda Focusing on Capital, AI, and Scaling
TechCrunch has revealed the official agenda for its upcoming Founder Summit in Boston on November 4, highlighting strategic sessions on fundraising, hiring, and AI integration.
Andreessen Horowitz Launches Academy for High School Graduates, Merging Trade School and Startup Incubator Models
Venture capital firm a16z is challenging Silicon Valley's drop-out culture by introducing a new academy designed for promising high school graduates.